Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

prostaglandin biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0001516
Synonyms
  • prostaglandin anabolism
  • prostaglandin biosynthesis
  • prostaglandin formation
  • prostaglandin synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of prostaglandins, any of a group of biologically active metabolites which contain a cyclopentane ring.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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